Dempster to start Cubs' playoff opener (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Ryan Dempster is scheduled to start the Chicago Cubs' playoff opener next week at Wrigley Field. The former closer was tabbed Thursday by manager Lou Piniella for Game 1 in the best-of-five division series. The NL Central champions will play the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round, beginning Wednesday.

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